$1,995,000
Sandwich, MA 02563
MLS# 22601648
2 beds | 3 baths
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Property Description
Set in the heart of Sandwich Village, this extraordinary historic property--once the ''Cobb Schoolhouse'' (circa 1852) and listed on the National Register--offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Perched on a gentle knoll, the home overlooks a sweeping lawn that leads to the sparkling waters of Mill Creek, winding from Shawme Pond to Cape Cod Bay. The landscape is alive with wildlife, including the annual herring run, creating a truly serene and picturesque setting. Completely renovated in 2023, the home features a stunning addition by Rick Anderson Builders, thoughtfully designed in collaboration with the current owners. The result is a warm, distinctive living space filled with character and comfort. The sunlit living room showcases oversized ''schoolhouse'' windows, antique beamed ceilings, a paneled gas fireplace wall, and custom built-in shelving and entertainment center--details that bring both elegance and a touch of whimsy to every corner. The kitchen has been fully updated with new plumbing, rich wood countertops, and durable 6'' x 48'' plank flooring, flowing seamlessly into the dining area with access to a rear deck overlooking the creek.
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Legal and Taxes
Town: Sandwich
Village: Sandwich
Estimated Annual Taxes: 12209
Building Assessments: 622400
Other Assessments: 191100
Total Assessment: 1226400
Title Reference - Book: 35782
Title Reference - Page: 285
Flood Ins Required: Yes: verify w/insurance agent
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Mass Use Code: 109 - Residential, multiple houses
Nitrogen Sensitive Area: No
Street #: 3
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Street
County: Barnstable
State: MA
Zip Code: 02563
Tax ID: SAND M:0082 B:0052
Tax Year: 2026
General Property Info
Region: Upper Cape
Sub-Area: South Sandwich
School District: Sandwich
Zoning: R-1
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Renovated: Yes
Year Renovated: 2023
Renovated Comments: Added an addition, upgraded all utilities, over $125,000 in landscaping, new roof.220 amp service, natural gas service.
Stories: 2
Total Rooms: 7
Field Card SqFt: 0
Basement: Yes
Baths - Half: 0
Private Dock: No
Private Pool: No
Lot Size SqFt: 14810
Leased Land: No
Lot Size Source: Field Card
Acres: 0.34
Garage: Yes
# of Cars: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Year Round: Yes
Separate Living Qtrs: Yes
Golf Course Front: No
Golf Course View: No
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body: Mill Creek
Waterfront Type: Rivers
Water Body Type: Fresh
Water Access Type: Private
Waterview: Yes
Water Body View: Mill Creek
Waterview Type: Rivers
Miles to Beach: 1 to 2
Property Includes Recording Devices: No
Year Built: 1857
Bedrooms - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Set in the heart of Sandwich Village, this extraordinary historic property--once the ''Cobb Schoolhouse'' (circa 1852) and listed on the National Register--offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Perched on a gentle knoll, the home overlooks a sweeping lawn that leads to the sparkling waters of Mill Creek, winding from Shawme Pond to Cape Cod Bay. The landscape is alive with wildlife, including the annual herring run, creating a truly serene and picturesque setting.
Completely renovated in 2023, the home features a stunning addition by Rick Anderson Builders, thoughtfully designed in collaboration with the current owners. The result is a warm, distinctive living space filled with character and comfort. The sunlit living room showcases oversized ''schoolhouse'' windows, antique beamed ceilings, a paneled gas fireplace wall, and custom built-in shelving and entertainment center--details that bring both elegance and a touch of whimsy to every corner.
The kitchen has been fully updated with new plumbing, rich wood countertops, and durable 6'' x 48'' plank flooring, flowing seamlessly into the dining area with access to a rear deck overlooking the creek.
Directions to Property: Jarves Street to Main Street, right on River Street to #3
Street Description
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Special Listing Cond
Deed Restricted: 1
Location Description
South of 6A: 1
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping: 1
Stream: 1
Views: 1
Year Built Desc
Cer. Historic: 1
Basement Description
Cape Cod: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Waterview Direction
South: 1
Architectural Style
Antique: 1
Farmhouse: 1
Garage Description
Detached: 1
Sep Living Qtrs Info
Baths - Full: 1
Baths - Total: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Convenient To
House of Worship: 1
In Town Location: 1
Major Highway: 1
Marina: 1
Shopping: 1
Convenient to Water Body 1: Town Neck Beach
Convenient to Water Body 2: Sandy Neck Beach
Floors
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Sewer
Innovative Alternative: 1
Private Sewer: 1
Separate Living Qtrs
Detached: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Roof Description
Pitched: 1
Shingle: 1
Wood: 1
Siding Description
Clapboard: 1
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Built-Ins: 1
Dressing Room: 1
Flooring: Carpet
Office/Sitting Area: 1
View: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
Built-Ins: 1
Closet: 1
Flooring: Other
Private Full Bath: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Fuel Type
Natural Gas: 1
Water
Public: 1
Hot Water
Water Heater: 1
Foyer
Foyer: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Flooring: Vinyl
Hot Water Source
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Living/Dining Combo
No: 1
Living Room
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First Floor
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Fireplace: Gas
Dining Room
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First Floor
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Flooring: Other
Kitchen/Dining Combo
Yes: 1
Kitchen
Pantry: 1
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First Floor
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-Ins: 1
Countertops: Butcher
Flooring: Vinyl
Other Structures
Outbuilding: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Private Yard: 1
Sauna: 1
Underground Sprinkler System: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Interior Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Mud Room: 1
Pantry: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
DPR Eligibility
DPR Eligible: No
Contract Info
Status: Active
Original List Price: 1995000
List Price: $1,995,000
Current Price: $1,995,000
List Date: 2026-04-22
Property Features
Street Description: Paved; Public
Location Description: South of 6A
Special Listing Cond: Deed Restricted
Architectural Style: Antique; Farmhouse
Year Built Desc: Cer. Historic
Basement Description: Cape Cod
Foundation Details: Stone
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Stream
Garage Description: Detached
Parking Features: Driveway
Separate Living Qtrs: Detached
Convenient To: House of Worship; In Town Location; Major Highway; Marina; Shopping
Waterview Direction: South
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom; Built-Ins; Dressing Room; Office/Sitting Area; View
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2; Built-Ins; Closet; Private Full Bath
Foyer: Foyer; Built-Ins
Living Room: Living Room; Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins
Dining Room: Dining Room; Beamed Ceilings; Built-Ins
Kitchen: Kitchen; Breakfast Nook; Built-Ins; Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator
Floors: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood
Interior Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Mud Room; Pantry; Washer Hookup
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard; Sauna; Underground Sprinkler System
Fencing: None
Roof Description: Pitched; Shingle; Wood
Siding Description: Clapboard
Sewer: Innovative Alternative; Private Sewer
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public
Hot Water: Water Heater
Hot Water Source: Electric; Natural Gas
Supplements
A year-round sunroom offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect retreat in every season.
A first-floor ensuite bedroom--currently used as a library/office--provides flexibility for guests or work-from-home living. The entire second floor is dedicated to a private primary suite, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a versatile studio area. Step outside to the deck and enjoy views of historic Main Street and nearby church steeples--an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
The detached, two-story barn, renovated in 2010, is equally impressive. Featuring antique wood floors, paneled walls, soaring ceilings, and open loft spaces, it offers endless possibilities--whether for guests, a studio, or creative pursuits--with full utilities already in place.
This is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind property in one of Cape Cod's most enchanting settings.
Home Inspection Disclosure 
Listing Office: Kinlin Grover Compass
Listing Agent: The Norton Team
Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
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